EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy left heartbroken filming Dot’s ‘momentous’ funeral

Big holiday ticket prices, bonus performances and large audiences spurred a hefty surge of nearly 50% in Broadway box office last week (ending Jan. 1) over the previous week, with productions including Funny Girl, MJ, Six, Beetlejuice and & Juliet among the shows smashing house records.

Ryan Seacrest and Andy Cohen welcomed 2023 hosting their respective New year’s Eve specials from Times Square in New York City. The two were close to each other on Saturday night and Seacrest revealed that The Real Housewives producer snubbed him.

Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has thanked fans for their “kind words” in an Instagram post from his hospital bed two days after he was seriously injured in an accident near his US home.

Celtic are set to raise major concerns over the SFA’s handling of VAR after the Connor Goldson Old Firm flashpoint became the latest video nasty for the Hoops.

Miley Cyrus' mother Tish Cyrus looked smitten with her beau Dominic Purcell as the duo attended the singer's televised New Year's Eve bash on Saturday.The interior designer, 55 - who ended her 28 year marriage to country hunk Billy Ray Cyrus back in April - confirmed her romance with the Prison Break hunk, 52, in November.On Tuesday, she shared a post-party slideshow to her Instagram that featured three snapshots of herself and Dominic looking loved-up during the festivities. Smitten: Miley Cyrus' mother Tish Cyrus looked smitten with her beau Dominic Purcell as the duo attended the singer's televised New Year's Eve bash on SaturdayTish showcased her slender frame in a a sparkly one-shoulder gown that showed off her killer legs through a thigh-high slit.The mother-of-five's golden blonde hair tumbled down her back and chest in waves as she strolled the red carpet with her man.

Sarah Michelle Gellar cut a casual figure in a white Rolling Stones hoodie under a cropped black leather jacket on a coffee run in Culver City, California on Tuesday. Just days after returning from Hawaii with her husband Freddie Prinze Jr., the Cruel Intentions star was seen grabbing an iced beverage with a pal at Super Domestic.For her laid-back outing, the 45-year-old actress wore a pair of figure-hugging black leggings, white sneakers with black accents and silver hoop earrings. Staying caffeinated: Sarah Michelle Gellar cut a casual figure in a white Rolling Stones hoodie under a cropped black leather jacket on a coffee run in Culver City, California on TuesdayShe completed her look with a black crocodile embossed crossbody bag, which held her essentials.

Edward Norton discovered that he is a direct descendent of Pocahontas while making a guest appearance during an episode of the hit PBS show, Finding Your Roots, that is set to air on Tuesday. The Fight Club actor, 53, additionally learned from host and historian, Henry Louis Gates Jr., that his ancestors were once slave owners, prompting the star to admit, 'these things are uncomfortable,' reported Metro. The Golden Globe winner, who most recently starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, kicked off the popular show's ninth season, which takes a closer look at celebrities and their family ancestry.  A revelation: Edward Norton, 53, discovered that he is related to Pocahontas during Tuesday's episode of Finding Your Roots which airs on PBS; seen in October 2022 in London  The award winner was surprised to find out about his ancestral lineage, especially to learn that his 12th great-grandmother was none other than Pocahontas, who had a monumental impact in history, and was linked to the Jamestown colonial settlement in Virginia.  'This is about as far back as you can go, unless you’re a Viking,' the actor had expressed on the episode, according to NBC Philadelphia.  The Primal Fear star further added that, 'It makes you realize what a small piece of the human story you are.' According to the publication, Edward was a direct descendant of Pocahontas through her marriage to tobacco planter, John Rolfe, that took place in 1614.

Jersey Shore star Snooki just discovered this Monday that Pink slammed her nine months ago in an Instagram tirade attacking Rolling Stone.Pink had denounced the magazine as 'irrelevant,' fuming that its 'credibility went to s***' around the time that 'Snooki became acceptable coverage.'Snooki, 35, caught wind of the dig only this Monday and wrote incredulously on Twitter: 'Omg i never saw this! Pink came for me? The f***kkkk lol.' Side by side: Jersey Shore star Snooki (left) just discovered this Monday that Pink (right) slammed her nine months ago in an Instagram tirade attacking Rolling StoneFrom 2009 to 2012, Snooki, whose real name is Nicole Polizzi, enjoyed international fame as a scene-stealing presence on the smash hit reality show Jersey Shore.She covered Rolling Stone in 2011 and declared in her interview that she was 'trying to build an empire, because after this, I cannot get a normal job.' Meanwhile Pink covered the magazine a year later, posing in a saucy black leather corset next to the phrase: 'The Return Of Pink: "I'm still insane!"'  Pink's diatribe about Rolling Stone came early this year after the magazine left her off a list of the 25 best Grammy performances.

EASTENDERS fans were all left campaigning for a permanent return for Jacqueline Jossa as she made a return during Dot's funeral episode. The actress, who plays Lauren Branning on the BBC soap, made the one-off return to honour June Brown.

ADAM Woodyatt is set to return to EastEnders as Ian Beale — two years after he left the soap. The 54-year-old made a surprise comeback cameo tonight for Dot Cotton’s funeral. Ian, who last appeared in the show in January last year, was seen standing outside the service for Albert Square stalwart Dot.

EASTENDERS fans were incredibly emotional this evening as the Dot Cotton funeral episode ended with a special version of the theme tune. Tonight the BBC soap paid an emotional tribute to the legendary character - who passed away off screen a few weeks ago - following June Brown's death in April aged 95.

EASTENDERS fans were left in floods of tears during tonight's tribute episode to Dot Cotton after her 'surprise return'. The BBC soap paid an emotional tribute to the legendary character - who passed away off screen a few weeks ago - following June Brown's death in April aged 95.

EASTENDERS star Milly Zero looks unrecognisable after a dramatic makeover. The soap star, who recently stepped down from the BBC soap, shared a snap of her new look on Instagram.

EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy has opened up on just how close she and the late June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, really were. Natalie plays Dot's granddaughter Sonia Jackson on the hit BBC soap opera. June was one of Albert Square's most recognisable faces having played launderette worker Dot since 1985.

EAGLE-EYED viewers were left guessing where a mysterious door leads to in a major set blunder. Whitney, Jordon and Chelsea are currently living in No.1 Albert Square - but since when was there a "door that doesn't go anywhere." In a recent episode, fans spotted something unusual about the door during a heated conversation between Whitney and Zack.

THREE of EastEnders star June Brown’s children appear at the TV funeral of her iconic character, Dot ­Cotton. Show boss Chris Kershaw revealed that Sophie, Nim and Billy asked to be in the touching scenes. The episode, extended to 37 minutes and with re-worked theme tune, airs on Monday.

EASTENDERS' original Dotty Cotton star Molly Conlinis all grown up after leaving Albert Square in 2010. The talented child actress played the sinister schoolgirl for two years from 2008. Over a decade later she boasts 25k followers on Instagram and loves sharing snaps from her glam life.

EASTENDERS viewers have blasted Sonia Fowler for fake crying while planning Dot Cotton's funeral while predicting a huge inheritance plot. Fans accused Sonia (portrayed by Natalie Cassidy) for putting on "crocodile tears" in Monday's episode of the BBC soap.

EASTENDERS are set to welcome a whole host of the show's legends for one last send-off to Dot Cotton, played by June Brown. In emotional scenes, characters from both Dot's past and present will come together to honour the late Albert Square mainstay as her funeral takes place. With Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) having received the devastating call to inform her of her grandmother's passing, she sets about creating the most impressive send-off she can for Dot.